Last year, Arizonans received 26 percent more megawatt hours of renewable energy than the previous year, reported APS to the Arizona Corporation Commission in May. That was enough to surpass Arizona’s renewable energy goals – set by the Arizona Corporation Commission – for the third straight … [Read more...] about Solar Power Projects Illuminating Northern Arizona
Business
Suddenlink Bringing Improved Services to Region
Suddenlink announced today that it is increasing speeds of its Flagstaff Internet services. The announcement came today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate rebranding the company’s offices and vehicles with Suddenlink colors at the company’s local retail store at 1601 S. Plaza Way in … [Read more...] about Suddenlink Bringing Improved Services to Region
Startups Investing in Southside
On a cramped corner just south of the tracks, Phoenix Ave. and Mikes Pike to be exact, sits a large brick industrial building. The Milum Building, once home to a textile mill, now has three new budding businesses, continuing the trend of redevelopment for Flagstaff’s Southside. “We wanted to be … [Read more...] about Startups Investing in Southside
SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) issued the following statement on June's employment data, which showed an anemic 18,000 jobs gain. The U.S. Department of Labor also reported a downward revision (-44,000) in the job numbers for April and May. "The jobs numbers are … [Read more...] about SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
Fuel Prices Creating Bottom Line Challenges
The owner of Red Rock Cafe in Sedona is frustrated by the high price of gasoline. Jeff Wetmore says he made forecasts for 2011 based on positive upward trends he saw during the last quarter of 2010. "We thought our business would move up 10-12 percent over last year, but it is flat or even slightly … [Read more...] about Fuel Prices Creating Bottom Line Challenges
International Tourists Hungry For Route 66 Nostalgia
The Eaglerider store on west Route 66 has not been open long – but their Harley Davidson motorcycle rentals have bookings months in advance. A Harley rider for 33 years, store manager Jim Enenkel has been running things there for just a few months – and has come in handy that he is originally from … [Read more...] about International Tourists Hungry For Route 66 Nostalgia
National Chains Employing Local Contractors
Local contractors have not been overlooked by national chains. In fact, qualified Northern Arizona construction companies are doing business all over the state and throughout the United States for nationally recognized companies. Bed, Bath & Beyond, PETCO, TJ Max, Wal-Mart, IHOP and KFC are just … [Read more...] about National Chains Employing Local Contractors
Beaver Street Restaurant Offering Gluten Free Pizza
Another Flagstaff restaurant has joined the growing list of establishments offering gluten free fare. Beaver Street Brewery General Manager Mike Darby and Head Chef Roseann Clark recently attended a meeting of the Flagstaff Celiac Support Group. The pair brought salads and gluten free pizzas to be … [Read more...] about Beaver Street Restaurant Offering Gluten Free Pizza
Camping Creating Great Costs for Region
FBN Web Exclusive ---Camping by both Flagstaff residents and tourists can be a windfall for the local economy and provide local businesses with a boost during the summer season. However, the activity can also pose dangers and create problems for the city and the forests surrounding it, such as … [Read more...] about Camping Creating Great Costs for Region
Partnership Providing Job Opportunities
William West is standing at the end of a Safeway checkout line, quickly stuffing groceries into paper bags. The customer today is particular, but friendly, asking for her eggs in a plastic bag, and requesting help out to her car. “I can do that, ma’am,” William politely replies, as he pushes her … [Read more...] about Partnership Providing Job Opportunities
